Derby vs Bolton prediction, lineups and betting odds. Get team news, bet builder ideas and best bets ahead of Friday's Championship clash at Pride Park.
Derby vs Bolton Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
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Match Date | Friday 6 November 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Derby, Pride Park Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Football |
Pride Park hosts a Friday night Championship fixture with plenty riding on it, as Derby vs Bolton pits a side in freefall against one finally finding its feet.
Derby sit 23rd in the table. They are already seven points adrift of safety, and another defeat could end John Eustace's tenure as manager.
Bolton arrive 17th and in far better spirits after edging Charlton at The Valley. Steven Schumacher's side are no great shakes, but they are winning the games that matter.
History is the one thing Derby have going for them. They have won their last 6 home matches against Bolton in all competitions, though current form says that run is under threat.
Derby vs Bolton Form
Derby have failed to win their last 10 matches in the Championship, and Tuesday's 4-0 home hammering by Norwich was as grim as it sounds, with the damage done before the break. Bobby Clark and Carlton Morris carry the attacking burden, but Derby's finishing is poor and their defending against counters and wide attacks is worse.
Bolton ended a winless run by beating Charlton 1-0 at The Valley, with Sam Dalby's first-half strike settling it. That was his sixth goal of the season, a team-leading tally, and he is the focal point of everything they do. Positive away results at Southampton and Charlton point to a side comfortable on their travels.
Derby vs Bolton Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Derby: Patrick Agyemang (Injured/out), Eiran Cashin (Injured/out), Charlie Taylor (Injured/out), Derry John Murkin (Injured/out), Matt Clarke (Injured/out), David Ozoh (Injured/out), Craig Forsyth (Injured/out), Sondre Langås (Injured/out), Joe Ward (Injured/doubtful), Sam Szmodics (Injured/doubtful)
Bolton: Jayden Nelson (Injured/out), Eoin Toal (Injured/out), Atsuki Ito (Injured/out), John McAtee (Injured/out), Ryan Hardie (Injured/out), Ethan Erhahon (Injured/out), Gavin Bazunu (Injured/doubtful), Josh Sheehan (Injured/doubtful)
Derby
Right-back Joe Ward is doubtful after missing the Norwich game with a back issue, and Sam Szmodics will be assessed after picking up an injury on Tuesday night. Jack Robinson, Lewis Travis and Mohammed Fuseini could all be recalled, which reshapes the Derby vs Bolton lineups for a home side already working through a lengthy injury list.
Bolton
Atsuki Ito is out after suffering an injury on Tuesday, but Josh Sheehan hopes to be fit for the trip to Pride Park and holds his place in the engine room of the probable XI if he makes it. Thierry Gale, Gaizka Larrazabal and Rúben Rodrigues could all start, while Gavin Bazunu is doubtful and Jack Bonham is in line to go in goal.
Derby vs Bolton Predicted Lineup
Derby
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Jacob Widell Zetterström; Ryan Nyambe, Dion Sanderson, Jack Robinson, Max Johnston; Alex Mowatt, Lewis Travis; Bobby Clark, Oscar Fraulo, Mohammed Fuseini; Carlton Morris (probable)
Bolton
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Jack Bonham; Gaizka Larrazabal, Akin Famewo, Chris Forino, Max Conway; Xavier Simons, Josh Sheehan; Samuel Iling-Junior, Rúben Rodrigues, Thierry Gale; Sam Dalby (probable)
Derby vs Bolton Key Stats & Match Facts
Bolton have received 2+ cards in 8 of their last 10 matches against Derby in the Championship.
Sam Dalby has scored in 2 of his last 3 appearances in the Championship.
Carlton Morris has attempted 2+ shots in 7 of his last 10 appearances in the Championship.
There have been 27+ shots taken in 5 of Bolton's last 6 matches in the Championship.
Jack Robinson has made 4+ tackles in 4 of his last 7 appearances against Bolton in the Championship.
Derby vs Bolton Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Derby 1-2 Bolton. Our Derby vs Bolton prediction sides narrowly with the visitors, because a Derby defence that leaks against counters and wide attacks meets a Bolton side built to break quickly. The hosts edge the market, but Bolton at 7/4 (10Bet) is the better read of where these two clubs are right now.
Best Bets
Bobby Clark to have over 3.5 shots in the Player Shots market. He is the most likely starter on Derby's right of the attacking three. Our projection rates this at 29.5%, comfortably above the implied probability in the prices. Clark is Derby's most regular starter, and a wide, cross-heavy side that likes to get shots away gives him the volume to get there.
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Both sides are projected to score in a tight game. Our 1-2 call has both sides on the scoresheet, and neither defence inspires much faith at set pieces or against wide attacks. Both teams finish poorly, but with long injury lists on each side there are holes everywhere.
Derby vs Bolton Bet Builder
Our Derby vs Bolton bet builder tips combine a Shane Duffy card, Sam Dalby shots on target, Bobby Clark shots and the Bolton-Draw double chance.
Shane Duffy To Be Shown A Card: Duffy has gone into the book every time across his last 3 appearances against Bolton in the Championship, and that is a disciplinary record worth following.
Sam Dalby Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target: Six of Dalby's last seven Championship appearances have brought at least one shot on target, and he leads the line against a defence that struggles with long shots.
Bobby Clark Over 2.5 Player Shots: Clark's recent Championship outings show 3+ shots on five occasions from eight. This softer line suits Derby's wide, cross-heavy approach.
Bolton-Draw Double Chance: Derby have failed to win their last 10 matches in the Championship. Backing them to drop points again fits our call of an away win.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 33/2 and is as short as 14/1 elsewhere.
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Derby vs Bolton Talking Points
Friday is Derby's annual Remembrance commemoration match, and Eustace has demanded a response after Tuesday's defeat, saying: "We want to put pride back in the shirt." Schumacher is not buying into the gloom, warning his players that Derby will battle like a "wounded animal". He has prioritised recovery over heavy training during a congested schedule, and fresher legs suit a Bolton side whose strengths lie in counter attacks and creating long-range efforts. Derby are aggressive and like to control the game in the opposition half, which leaves space in behind, so the Derby vs Bolton betting odds leaning towards the hosts look misjudged to us. Expect a messy, stubborn contest.
Derby vs Bolton Predictions FAQs
When is Derby vs Bolton being played?
Derby vs Bolton kicks off on Friday 6 November 2026 at 20:00 UK time.
Where is Derby vs Bolton being played?
Derby vs Bolton is played at Pride Park Stadium in Derby.
Where can I watch Derby vs Bolton?
Derby vs Bolton is listed on Sky Sports Football.
What competition is Derby vs Bolton in?
Derby vs Bolton is an English Championship match.
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